A QUALITATIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF STRESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS IN JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN.

Author Name: 1. Mr. Aditya Pareek 2. Twinkle Prajapat 3. Santosh Yadav 4. Prashant Sharma 5. Ikram Khan

Volume/Issue: 06/11

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-2566243 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2026-52582842/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Associate Professor, Seedling School of Nursing, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2. -5. B.Sc. Nursing Students, Seedling School of Nursing, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

ABSTRACT

Aim: To determine the relationship between quality of life (QOL) and stress levels among patients undergoing haemodialysis. Methods: A descriptive correlation study was conducted on 30 haemodialysis patients at JNU Hospital, Jaipur, from May 20 to May 31, 2024. Data were collected using a three-section questionnaire covering demographic features, quality of life, and stress levels. Results: Of the 30 patients (17 male, 13 female), 42% reported a "partial comfortable life" with moderate tension (r = 0.802). A significant inverse correlation was found: as stress increases, quality of life declines (p < 0.001). Furthermore, positive correlations were noted between the frequency of weekly dialysis and dialysis history (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Increased stress significantly diminishes the quality of life for haemodialysis patients. Healthcare teams should implement supportive procedures and adaptation techniques to mitigate stress and improve patient outcomes.

Key words: Hemodialysis, CKD.